From conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, to the election of Donald Trump and Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, this year has brought pivotal events, one after the other. Today, the ABC's global affairs editor John Lyons reflects on how 2024 played out and what 2025 could bring. He's travelled the world to cover the big stories. In this episode, John Lyons shares personal anecdotes from his travels, noting the resilience and common aspirations of people in conflict zones. Featured: John Lyons, ABC global affairs editorKey Topics:Middle East conflictUkraine warDonald Trump re-electionGlobal elections 2024Gaza humanitarian crisisGeopolitical shifts 2025Economic challenges 2025Taylor Swift Eras TourInternational resilienceGlobal affairs analysis
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